These datasets set out election statistics for the 1942 local elections. These statistics include:
1) the electorate, total poll and percentage turnout at the 1942 local elections at a national level, from the areas where an election took place.
2) the electorate, total poll and percentage turnout in each County Council, County Borough, Urban District Council and Town Commissioners election.
3) Electorate and votes for each party at the Dublin Corporation elections.
4) A summary of the votes received by each political party.
5) First preference votes for prominent candidates.
6) An analysis of party cross-voting at the elections in five areas.
7) A list of Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of each County Council and County Borough.